Flush-valve lever and mounting



June 26, 1928. 1,675,238

I F. M. CAMPBELL FLUSH VALVE LEVER AND mmune Filed July 15, 1927 TE-E- 0.

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Patented June 26, 1928.

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' Application filed Jnly 15,

This inv .ntion relates to valve mechanism for flush tanks and aims to simplify the construction and reduce the'number of parts to the fewest possible and'provide an arrangement admitting of ready assemblage and dismemberment for repairs and other purposes. p v

The invention consists of a lever havin an end portion bent to provide an integra spindle, a bearing for the spindle having a head including spacedstops to engage and limit the movements of the lever, a nut threaded upon the shank of the bearing, and a handle fitted to the projecting end of the spindle and removable therefrom to admit of the parts being'easily separated when required.

While thedrawin illustrates a preferred 'embodiment of the invention it'is to be understood that in adapting the means to meet specific needs and requirements, the desi n may be varied and such other changesin t e minor. details of construction may be resorted'to within the scope ofxthe invention as claimed, without departing from" the spirit thereof.

For a full understanding of the invention and the merits thereof, reference is to be had to the followin description and the drawing hereto attached, in which,--

Figure 1 is a side View of a flush-tank lever and mounting embodying the invention, a ortion of the tank being shown and the full lines indicating the position of the lever when the valve is closed, and the dotted lines designating the position of the lever when the valve is unseated.

Figure 2 is a detail sectional view on the iine 22 of Figure 1, the lever being in full mes.

Figure 3 is a detail sectional'view on the line 3 3 of Figure 1, looking in the direction of the arrows.

Corresponding and like parts are referred the end of which is of polygonal form and provided with a threaded opening to receive a screw 4. The free end of the lever Q 1927. Serial No. 206,092. I

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is deflected laterally, as indicated most ly-in Figure 2 of the drawings, andis'ap'ertured to receive the stem 5"'of the usual flush valve, not shown. The lever and'spindle are formed from a stout rod v vhich has an end spindle.

A bearing membenconstitutin "the mount for the lever consists of a tube ar shank jf which is erzternall' screw-threadedg'anda' head comprising a ase 7 and an otfstandln' flange comprising a circular portion '8 an spaced portions 9. The 0 ening throughthe shank 6 snugly receives t e sp1n'dle 3. The l tubular shank 6 passes through an opening portion is of polygonal outline to snugly fit formed in a side wall of the tank 1 and a."

a corresponding portion of the opening formed in the tank'to prevent'any possible turning of the bearin member when properly positioned. The

caring member is ar'-* ranged with the base 7 in engagement with" the inner side of the tank and thetubular shank isof a length to project beyond the outerside "of the tankto receive a-clamp nut 10, between which and the base 7 the side wall of the tank is clamped. The spindle 3 obtains a snug fit in the clamp nut 10.

and the end portion projecting beyond the clamp nut is square and fits snugly within an opening of correspondin shape formed in the upper end of a ban le 11, displace ment of said handle being prevented by means of the screw 4 which is threaded into an opening formed in the projecting'end of the spindle.

When the parts are assembled the handle 11 extends in an opposite direction to thelever 2 and both the lever and handle are disposed horizontally. The lever normally rests upon the bottom flange 9. When the outer end of the handle 11 is depressed the free end of the lever 2 is elevated to unseat the valve in a manner well understood, the upward movement of the lever being limited by the upper flange 9. The parts may be cheaply manufactured and readily assembled, and may be easily dismembered to admit of repairs or for other purposes.

lHaving thus described the invention, I c 31111:"

1. In combination with a flush tenk lever having a spindle, of a bearing member there for comprising a tubular shank adapted to pass opening formed in a side i or the tank, and a head at the inner end of the shank comprising a base to engage the inner side of the tank, and s aced elements to limit the movement of the ever, means to retain the bearing in place, and a handle secured to the PIOJGCtlIlg end of the spindle and serving as means to hold it and the lever the head engaging the inner side of the tank and comprising a base and spaced flanges, a

clamp nut threaded to the projecting threaded end of the shank, and receiving the spindle, ahandle fitted to the non-circular end of the spindle and a screw threaded into the opening in the end of the spindle and serving to retain the handle in place.

3. A flush tank lever having a. spindle rovided with a non-circular end in which is formed a threaded opening, a bearing member receiving the spindle and comprisin a tubular-shank havin a head at one en comprising a base, an an ofistanding flange comprising a circular portion and spaced portions, a clamp nut threaded upon the rojectingend of the shank a handle fitted to the non-circular end of e indle,

and a screw threaded into theo'pemng of the spindle and serving to hold the handle in place. n

4. A flush tank lever consisting of a rod havin an end portion bent to provide a spind e, the outer end of which is of noncircular form and 'rovided with an axial opening interiorly t readed, a bearing member com rising an externally threaded tubular shan having a head at one end, including a base, and an ofl'standing flange comprising a cireular and space I portions, a clamp nutthreaded to the projectin" end of the shank, a handle fitted 'upon t e noncircular end of the spindle and a screw "threaded into the opening of the spindle and serving to hold the andle in place thereon.

5. In a flush tank, a bearing having a shank and a head at one end thereof, the

shank being formed with an axial bore and the head having a recess leading from the bore and opening through one, side of the head, the side walls of the recess defining spaced stop shoulders, means for securing the bearing to a wall of the tank, a lever having an angularly disposed spindle rotatably received in the bore, said lever extending through the recess and adapted to .contact with the stop shoulders to limit swinging movement of the lever, and an -actuating handle connected with the opposite end of the spindleto rotate said spindle and impart sw- 1 movement to the lever.

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